jeff davis parish

Data compiled from NOAA shows which Louisiana parishes are most likely to experience tornadic activity. Some of those parishes have already had touchdowns this year.

After days of searching and posting online, she has been reunited with his family in good health.

There is still one piece of the puzzle missing that the victim's family and members of the community would like found. Brandon Touchet's dog is missing, and his family is pleading that she be returned safely.

Lafayette Police have now identified all victims of the grim triple homicide that sent shockwaves through the local community last Friday.

Several area school districts, including the Lafayette Parish School System, are keeping an eye on potential severe set to roll through Acadiana on Wednesday.

The Jeff Davis Parish School Board could vote on whether to join 10 other Louisiana school districts in Louisiana in implementing a 4-day hybrid school week.

Nearly 900 school districts across 26 states have adopted a 4-day school week, and at least ten of them are in Louisiana. Two more are considering shifting to an abbreviated weekly calendar, and one of them is in Acadiana.

The higher fines will go to increase police officer compensation and bolster the police budget.